Selena Gomez has been forced to bat away a wave of online speculation about her marriage to producer Benny Blanco after a fabricated Instagram Story claiming she was 'single' went viral on Monday, prompting a flurry of breakup and cheating rumours across social media.
For context, the frenzy began when a screenshot started circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, purporting to show a Story allegedly posted and quickly deleted by Selena Gomez. The supposed post read: 'Just clearing things up... I'm single. No drama, no hidden story. Just focusing on myself and my peace for now.' Within hours, the image was being treated as proof that Gomez and Blanco had split, despite no confirmation from the couple or their representatives.
